The Birmingham Genealogical Society was organized March 15, 1959. It was organized exclusively for educational and research purposes, and to foster preservation of genealogical and historical material. We are located in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA.

Standifer Cemetery to be Relocated

The Standifer Cemetery, located in the Grants Mill Community of Jefferson County, is in the process of being relocated to Grants Wood Baptist Church. Standifer Cemetery consists of fourteen graves, with only one headstone that is discernible. The grave in reference is that of Joel D. Standifer (25 December 1838-28 March 1904) and his grave is in impressive above-ground vault, which is the centerpiece of the cemetery.

Joel D. Standifer married Martha Jane Hamilton on 10 August 1856 in Shelby County, AL. She was born 14 January 1841 Shelby County AL and died 1916, buried Mt. Hebron, Leeds, Jefferson County AL.

Known children of Joel D. Standifer and Martha Jane Hamilton Standifer are: